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- Jinhao x450 (goo.gl/kmevHD)
- Jinhao x750 (goo.gl/gxf9vw)
- Jinhao 911 (goo.gl/PMFPYy)
- Jinhao 51A (goo.gl/M2rK23)
- Jinhao Swan (goo.gl/QhkYqz)
- Wing Sung 3008 (goo.gl/ce1WGc)
- Wing Sung 6359 (goo.gl/XQJcVc)
- Iraurita Brass Pen (goo.gl/CgLyqD)
This young man has excellent reviews with top notch sound and lighting, outstanding content and clarity of speech, he’s even Australian with the face of a model! Why so few subscribers?!? I hope it isn’t the fact he reviews mostly cheaper pens....goodness, I’ve been able to build up a collection of beautiful pens for the price of half a Parker Sonnet!
I agree with you. This man talks sense, without wasting time on opening boxes. Pen is what matters. Some of the 'cheaper' pens he reviews are stunningly good. I am using fountain pens for over 60 years and I know the newer Parkers and Sheaffers and Watermans are not what they used to be. Jinhao is much better than them. My Montblanc has cracked, Sheaffer is not writing. Parker is not consistent. Jinhao 159 is writing without a blemish for the last 5 years! I have other Indian pens -they are inexpensive, not cheap- which have been with me for over 20 years and they still write well! Price is no indication of true quality. High priced pens are a sign of snobbery and conspicuous consumption.
Agree on this a lot, his review is just so clear, heaven sent voice and good looking. I hope he won't stop sharing reviews on yt
I thought all aussies had the face of a modell xD
@@nanjappa42 Hey! You commented a long time ago, but I hope you'll be able to tell me which Indian fountain pens your talking about?
@@TheGlobal747 Kanwrite and Click make some great pens (love the demonstrators!) with great nibs. Many of these are flex nibs, which perform excellently at a fraction of the cost of other "foreign" brands.
Been on holiday for the past week with bad internet connection. Can’t respond to any comments till I get back. I’ll make sure to post a writing sample of all the pens when I do.
Take your time! Enjoy the holidays!
Are you going to have white bits... 😆
I’m gonna need you to come back and make more content. Brian Goulet’s voice is nothing compared to your dulcet tones. Also, please consider making a comeback on Twitter. Please and thank you. Hope your holiday has been lovely. Enjoy it whilst you can! Cheers man! :)
Thank you so much for not being a pen snob. Most of my collection is Chinese pens and that's the way my budget rolls. However, I like the Brass Iraurita Octagon Pen a lot, and I think I'll get me one. Also, that Wing Sung 3008 looks like a winner as well. By the way, I've been using a teal color food coloring in some of my pens made by a woman who sells them in 4 oz.quantities, and right now, it's my favorite color ink. Keep on JPL!
Cat McNichol tip: don’t use food coloring in your pen. it will eventually mold and clog up your pen!
@@ralfpetitt713 Oh dear, that's not good. Thanks for the tip.
@@ralfpetitt713 Its actually fine if its treated correctly (should be mixed with some mild detergent anyway, for better flow), on its own yeah sure it will mold but only a long time, if it takes you that long to use up 0.8ml of ink maybe you should get real ink instead, it'll last you for years at that rate.
But if you use it at alarming rates (0.8ml a day or faster) you should be just fine but you do have to wash the pen more often to be on the safe side. I used normal store-bought food coloring on my Jinhao X750 for almost 3 months until i got my hands on some Shaeffer's Scrip. I may come back to it since the Shaeffer's blue-black is the most "meh" color i've seen in my life, i want some red or green in my life.
Food coloring does fade quite a bit though, so i would not use it for something i may want to be able to read 6 months down the road.
@@morna45 If it's a cheap Chinese pen, then no worries.
I only by commercial inks for truly unique colors like Gray bulletproof ink, black inks with different characteristics, and novelty inks like invisible ink. What I do is I take liquid watercolors, that you can find very affordably on Amazon, and use them straight from the bottle or mix the colors I want and add a little glycerin for flow. A little dish detergent will do the same thing if you don't have to have glycerin on hand, but as a crafter I always do. It is so much less expensive! The liquid watercolors I bought on Amazon cost just under $20 for 6, 8 oz bottles. There was a three primary colors and the three secondary colors. My opportunities are endless for the approximate cost of Noodler's Inks - which I happen to love. I bought their Heart of Darkness black which is my go-to black, and I am awaiting a bulletproof Gray and the ghost blue invisible ink that is on the way to me right now as I speak.
Love the style of your content....the close up writing samples...One of my fav channels for all things Fountain pen....And, not overly long and long-winded...But, lots of useful info....
Thank you for your informative reviews! You were the first fountain reviewer I ever watched!
Hello JPL I hope you will review more about your favourite inks! I love your review so much its very clear and unbiased. It helps me a lot to decide buying new stuffs for my fountain pen collection
What amazes me is that just since posting this review the vultures on Amazon have jacked up the price of the Iraurita to over $15US. Thankfully several eBay sellers are still selling at the cheap price you're specifying. Still, must be nice to know that people are paying attention, even if they're Amazon hucksters.
try Ali Express instead
Yeah, though $15 for a full brass fountain pen is still a steal
Why tf would you buy Chinese stuff from Amazon? AliExpress, Shopee, Wish, all of those Chinese sites sell them for cheap straight from China
I bought 2 on ebay. Took 2 months but worth it.
I always enjoy your writing, very attractive.
Watching your review made me order a 3008 and I love it! (It looks slightly different than your model)! It even runs better than my x750 which seems to run wet and also works well with Quink, unlike my x750. The 3008 is now my default everyday writer!
Very nice video !! Straight to the point and concise, although complete !! Congratulations !!
thankyou
Woah, 5k! Congrats!
amazing how good some of these cheap pens can be
Excellent video thank you so much, I'm new to fountain pens and don't want to spend a fortune! Will search your channel for ink reviews
Great video. Thank you for the lesson in nib sizes. (I'm new to this, so it was a lesson for me.)
I really like your handwriting
Home boy , your eyelashes are so beautiful and your penmanship is so beautiful, I’m jealous lol
Such a stunning and well presented video.
Model Good Looks.
Highly Intelligent.
You will go far young man !
I love these top 5 economical pens.
Very nice and interesting comparison in short time. well-done.
Fabulous review from a new subscriber in England.
Jinhao Shark/Swan has a different ergomomic grip, because it's modeled after the Pilot Plumix, not the Lamy pens.
Thank you! An excellent overview of several remarkable deals from Chinese pen manufacturers. Just wanted to add that a Jinhao 51a, with eBay “Bobby”s hand-ground nib, just costs a couple dollars more - it’s a great option for anyone who prefers a wider medium nib.
Great selection! I own more Chinese fountain pens than I imagine is normal. I also love love LOVE the WS3008! Hands down THEE best Chinese fountain pens that I own.
I use my 3008’s daily as they never fail me. They put down a nice line, are ground smoothly and never hard start on me. I have sometimes left them for weeks filled with ink and they always write when I put them to paper.
The other pens on your list are also lovely writers! Also some of my fave’s in the Chinese pens. Sadly, mine got pushed to the wayside when I bought the WS3008 four pack.... and then a second pack.
Only one pen out of eight 3008’s was bad. It has a pinhole leak in the acrylic, right under the silver nib ring by the feed so the ink leaks out between the threads.
I'd add the Baoer 508, available in lovely colourways of lacquer laid on metal - a delightful writer, a tad of flex, some heft, pretty whether posted or not. The contoured barrel looks expensive and I dig the grip (but of course, section preference is very personal). Chinese nibs/feeds have vastly improved and my recent buys are mostly metal bodied. They are durable, quick starting, smooth writing and a delight to own. Chinese pens, Chinese food... what's not to like?
Great review, could you please mention in the future the filling mechanisms on the pens you are reviewing and what ink you use.
He uses _food colouring_ 😂😂
@@randompheidoleminor3011 well it looks great
Hello I appreciate your content very much and I hope you are having a wonderful day
Thanks for your reviews- very helpful. You've recommended Wing Sung 601 in the past, how does it's nib compare to the Jinhao 911?
Thanks for the info on the WingSung 3008 piston filler . I assume from this that the rest of the pens reviewed were cartridge pens but which cartridge and would any of them accept a converter and if yes which converter.
Which would you prefer for the better writing experience and convenience (no skips, no railroading, can be used with pressure, etc.) , the Wing Sung 3008, or 6359?
great video thank you
Great update! I recently got a Jinhao 51A in the brown/black acrylic and the finish is beautiful. I was worried that the barrel would look poorly turned, but it's smooth and shows a lot of depth/chatoyance!
Hope you are enjoying your holidays, I love that you take the time to respond to your comments 😊
Also on the topic of metal fountain pens with no clear branding/model name, I just ordered one that is also called "Iraurita" and I was wondering if you've tried it or if it's on your radar. I like the swirl pattern on it and the shiny gunmetal finish, though I know it may be prone to chipping. This is the eBay Canada link:
www.ebay.ca/itm/2018-New-High-Quality-Simple-Full-Metal-Iraurita-Business-Fountain-Pen-Fine-Nib/143070587666
Shawna Yuan So what did you think of this mystery pen? I’m contemplating ordering one myself.
Good video, man
You are the best
The Moment, when a new nib costs more than the Pen itself! 😂
I have just suscribed to your channel and I think that I'm the subscriber number 5000 hehe
thankyou
I used to be all about that flex. I thought ot would add expression which other pens would not allow. After using a soft nib, the novelty has faded away. While you do get expression, when writing quickly, a little pressure causes almost too much ink on the page (costly if you use iroshizuku), but also if writing fast, the flex can lead to inconsistencies.
A little flex is fine, but don't base an everyday daily on whether the nib flexes a lot.
How about describing the feeding system on these pens in your next video ? Do these pens have piston feeds , vacuum feeds , dropper feed or is there an converter and if a converter which converter .
What paper were you using here, it was very shiny and seemed to take fountain pen ink very well.
How did you put a flexible nib on your fountain pen?
I own a Wing Sung 698, 2 6359, 2 Baoer 388 and both jinhao x750,x450. For me there's an abyss between the WS 698 and all the others, the 698 (as for the 3008 I guess) is just an amazing writer. While the other pens might suffer from quality control (scratchy unaligned easy to bend nibs, poor finishes, easy to scratch body, easy to break converters, loose caps, starting issues) the 698 is just perfect and after 2 whole years of constant use it looks as new... Still astonished by this thing
You're nitpicking and reaching, none of that is a deal breaker
I ordered most of your recommends as I like Chinese pens. It is good to see that somebody young has some other interests than stupi tiktoks :D
Any plans for a review of the Pilot Metropolitan/MR?
Which ink you use?(The black one)
Can we ask for a specific review perhaps? Found an interesting looking metal pocket pen (3 inch it says on ebay listings) and I'd like to hear what you'd say about it!
I bought Jinhao Swan with two sections, converter and 5 cartridges for less than 2 euros. Even though it was broken in transit (the barrel had multiple cracks at the threaded end and could not be screwed onto the section securely) a bit of glue helped to fix things. EF nib is too scratchy for my liking, but F is a very smooth writer. I really like it and if it cracks again i most likely will buy another one.
Do you know if there is a Chinese pen that looks like the Diplomat Aero?
Hello! I liked your list. I have some of them but my better nib (smoothest) is in a Jinhao 159. Heavy pen but a lovely nib. Also the Wing Sung 3008 & 3009 are my choice for workhorse pens. The writing samples are made in a rocket notebook or what? That is no paper, right?
I love my jinhao 159
I have noticed that ink flows out amazingly, is it because of the pen or the ink?, If it is the ink then please guide me to it(thick ink)
What ink did you use in the Jinhao 51A? The blue looks very bright and vibrant
He used Robert Oster Australian Sky Blue in the review, so I guess that's the one.
It's food coloring. Yes.
Great vid, again!
What paper are you writing on with the various pens in this particular video?
It looks almost too smooth & shiny - almost like plastic or a white board...
Keep up the great channel 👍
Another comment reply said he used photo paper.
Thanks for that, Scott.
It certainly gives great results...
👍
Completely agree on the 3008. It's worth trying to find a 3008A which appears to be cosmetically identical but has a better latch mechanism which lets you lock the piston at various places down the barrel, compared to my 3008 only latching at the top, and being rather fussy about latching at all. Reportedly the A model also corrects some leak conditions present in the original, though I have not experienced those. Both are excellent for their price.
I had a little look at the A model pen and I still prefer the original. The biggest difference to me, apart from the locking mechanism was that they changed the screw in the cap that held the clip and top on, the old ones used to rust like crazy
What ink are you using in the JInhao ? - 3:33
Great rave, thanks :-)
What ink do you use in exams?
Hi, I’m going to get the Jinhao X750 but with the Zebra G Flex nibs. Are these the ones on Amazon... Zebra Comic G Model Chrom Pen Nib PG-6C-C-K?
I got a bunch of Wing Sung 3008 from China for only 73 pesos each (that's roughly $1.5 each) and free shipping, so I got all the colors. They're surprisingly good. I get to pair them with my favorite colored inks...
yeah the 3008 is easily the best Chinese ben, glad you like them
글씨체가 너무 예쁘네요 :D
Just got my wing sun 3008, and yeah it's a treat to use. Cost me $2.
Certainly a good value pen
Do u have any idea whats the difference between 3003 and 3008? Is 3008 better?
not sure the difference, but all the wing sungs that i've bought are great pens.
How does ink comes out so nicely with your pens?, Is it because of the ink or the pen?, If it is the ink then please guide me with ink?
6:21 You and I had a completely different experience with the x450 and x750. The x750 is butter smooth and writes perfectly after 15+ days unused; however, the x450 dried like a mother and couldn't remove the feed even with a knockout block. 🙁 That being said, my favourite of your suggestions has been 3:45 brass every day carry. 😃
Have you tried removing the feed with a rubber grip? I use a thick elastic band that comes with bundles of asparagus
I am too am new to fountain penmanship and I am looking for a few suggests on a pen with the follow criteria: (no particular order): Flexible nib
Buttery smooth writing
Refillable
Could you suggest a few pens in various price brackets that would meet these requests?
Can you write down the different names of the pens, please😊
Between the Eco and 3008 with supposedly improved nib (it's gold colored) I like the Eco more for writing but it's really close. Body quality of my 3008 is not great. Plastic has micro scratches everywhere, some paint defects and clip is not straight and you can see and feel where the plastic was joined together. The plunger mechanism is very smooth though. So maybe not the best pen if you care about looks but the writing experience is excellent.
There are moulding seams on my Pilot Metropolitan too, and more noticeable than on the 3008. It's a common issue. JPL's is the blue and gold version, one of the strangest ones. Mine is with blue piston and blue cap and I like it quite a lot.
What paper are you using in this? I love how pure white it is!
For the close up I use canon photo paper for a deep saturation
It's good that the quality of chinese pens went up. I just hope that it's constant now. Before it was hit or miss. I just wished they would stop copying other pens. The only thing they are not able to copy are extra fine nibs. Chinese extra fine are always hooded.
I don't buy a fountain pen made in China anymore. Because, I bought three Kaco pens (edge, retro, sky) I had problems in three. The company was interested but I didn't want to have problems. So far, I have had no problems with German, Japanese and vintage American fountain pens. Maybe after 3 years, I can seriously think of fountain pens made in China but they are currently producing items with many problems.
U can also buy Chinese fountain pens from banggood
Can Zebra G nibs be used in Baoer 79 starwalker??
Unfortunately no. The Baoer 79 is a number 5 nib, and you need a number 6 for the Zebra G.
lol its funny how the lamy vista is about 10 times more than the wing sung, and yet is of the same quality, or even better
Do you have any idea whats the difference between wingsung 3003 and 3008 and which one is better?
@@jpl2475 Thx alot, about to buy one
What’s the ink at 1:54?
Someone let me know when there is a better cheap piston pen than the 3008. Want something that locks the piston's rotation so it doesn't leak in my pocket. Also, maybe something that would provide a bit more line variation than that Lamy clone without being excessively wet.
They're out there. There are several. One is the bottom end PenBBS one (I forget the model. Maybe 459?), and there's one I only have heard the model of (and it's completely unbranded), I think that it's called a 2006. Look on eBay. Still under $5 US. And they lock.
I fucking love that brass pen, got it the moment I saw your video on it.
I am looking for a really fine fountain pen for drawing. I bought one from Jinhao EF but I didn't think it was thin enough. Do you know any Chinese fountain pen that are really thin? thank you very much, love your videos!
For thin lines, Japanese pens are what you need. My favorite is the Carbon Platinum pen. 0.25mm is perfect for drawing. You should find it for $10.
Not a Chinese pen, but I’ve found the platinum preppy in extra fiNe is extremely fine. Give that one a try
Try Yiren. They do a pretty decent writing extra fine pen. In my experience, avoid Hero pens at all cost.
nice now do top 5 wallets because mine just died from hunger
I've had my 6359 for over half a year and it's always been a little scratchy and doesn't seem to write as smooth as yours :/
that's Chinese QC, though a little micro mesh would solve that
Can we use flex nibs for writing in exams or for long writing sessions? They look cool but can they be used as a regular writing pen or they are just for pleasure writing?
Here is what I'm saying :
If I want to write 10+ pages in a normal 2-3 hours of university exam will it be a good choice to use flex nib (like zebra g) considering long writing session and you have to write fast with it?
a zebra g nib is not a good choice at all. unlike fountain pen nibs that are made of stainless steel it's instead made of spring steel that will rust if it is in contact with ink for a prolonged time like leaving it in the pen when it's not in use.
I find the creaper by noodler a good cheap flex for regular use. The g nib is more for very fine calligraphy - awesome combined in an FP because it solves the issue with dipping constantly, but not common use. The creaper will get you a common use flex for under 20$.
@@lexnight will it be good for fast writing and long sessions? I never used a flex nib before.
Hello, the only problem you will be facing if your paper is cheap, the ink will bleed. If you want to write fast, I suggest a Noodlers Pen , I dont suggest you to use a zebra g for fast writing sessions since It looks like your new to flex pens or nibs
Syed Jaffer Zaidi Its just like writing with a regular fountain pen so YES
I don't even know how my wing sung 6359 (EF) writes better than my lamy safari (F), my lamy safari has like shading or something like that, smooth AF but using both Parker quink and Pelikan 4001 brilliant black, I get grayer lines on the safari, anyone knows what could be the case?
Sounds like there is flow issue, try fully flush the pen with warm water with a drop of dish soap.
Lamy pens tend to write pretty dry compared to the Chinese counterparts. Try with a wetter ink.
could you please post a link to that #6 flex nib you are showing at 8:15 ?
4kassis zebra g nib
i like the jinhao 911 a lot and instead of the baoer 388 which i don t like(nib and cap are awful) i love the Jinhao 601. one of my favourites chinese fpens, better looking that the baoer 388. ty
I used to have a 601 before I lost it and never reviewed it. I never liked the grip much but it was a solid pen
The X450 will always be a top 5 FP for me.
Heavy as hell though, and the durability is quite questionable.
@@randompheidoleminor3011 Just don't post it..
@@randompheidoleminor3011 Metal is more durable than plastic.
What is the name of flex nib you have used on x450
Zebra G
3008 FTW -- And beware - some of these ebay links DO NOT ship to the USA (ie Irauita)
What paper are you writing on? The pens seem super juicy on it.
I believe he uses photo paper for the close up writing samples
yep ^
I got a big order of around 15 Chinese fountain pens and the 6359 was by far the worst one. It was straight up broken. the nib would "flex" but not flex back. it would just bend and stay there. and this happened with barely any pressure. The nib said extra fine but it was more like a broad because of how broken it was. I ended up throwing the pen out because it just didn't work.
That being said, I was very impressed by the rest of the 14 or so pens I ordered.
What were the other ones?
Do you think the 698 is worth buying when you already have a 3008?
He made a video about it ;)
@@hrnekbezucha yeah in that video he said the 698 is better built and has more line variation but then I read a comment of him saying that he doesn't know he can still recommend the 698 with the cheaper alternatives
@@jonasdeejee890 Alright, I didn't know that. I don't have the 698 so I don't know. Another vid is by chrisrap52. I'm pretty sure he brings up the 3008 in the 698 review.
please tell me the name of ink you used
Might have been food coloring. Works quite well and easy to mix and make your own colors, especially with a bit of white food coloring (that may need some extra drops of water to keep the consistency fluid as the white food coloring has some extra ingredients to thicken it up a bit). Hope that helps. 👍
Come back please!!!!!
Warning about the Wing Sung 6359 - there are cheaper models ($1.5-$2) which are plastic with metalic paint. Plastic feels pretty flimsy and you're better off getting a Jinhao 599 if you're after cheap but decent Safari/Al-star-like that is plastic.
Regarding the Baoer 388, it's not exactly a #5 nib. I tried replacing it and found the nib&feed diameter is a bit smaller, rendering it incompatible.
Yeah I think I got ripped off with that. I got a black 6359 and as soon as I put just a little pressure on the nib it bent and didn't go back. i ended up throwing it out.
Sorry to hear that. Hope you got a refund
what paper is that
subbeddd ;)
I completely forget what you say while watching your vids....you should try modeling
What's that ink at 5:40?
Roblox Coasters I’ll check when I get home but I think it’s queen blue food colouring
The finest blue food coloring in Australia
Roblox Coasters Btw wow you make Roblox Coasters AND you like fountain pens 😮
@@ilostmytwsbi7683 indeed I do :)
Roblox Coasters I remember playing ROBLOX. Good times.
No love for the Jinhao 126?
i actually have this one but it keeps being very inconsistent (the inkflow is terrible) i do really like the design tho. its very classy looking in comparison to other hooded nib the nib is of the metal itself. oh yeah and it actually leaked so i threw it out.
but why does the description of your channel say "professional ballpoint reviewer"?
Because he is being funny.
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Can't get those pens at those price here in Canada, but great review nonetheless.
I have heard about that, but why? AUD is similar to CAD and all.
@@jpl2475 In part it's the distance. You're fairly close to China in comparison to Canada. I suspect it's also political. China and the USA both subsidize transportation of goods HEAVILY, and have a special deal with each other about delivery. Canada does not. Even items shipped from the USA have skyrocketed in cost (to ship) over the past 8 years (and most Canadian cities are within 200 km of the border). It's one of the many US ongoing violations of NAFTA, but that's another story. Many US and Chinese companies attempt to take advantage of this, demanding ridiculous sums. An item for sale for $50 US on Amazon will demand $150+ CDN. Fortunately eBay is usually better.
I think I got a dud. The piston mechanism sprang right out the back end.
What is chawana it's china
TWSBI Eco for $50?
I know, that gave me a little shock when I heard that, too. I imagine they had been that expensive way, way back when the design of a piston fountain pen had just come out (1920s or 1950s). Since a TWSBI Exo is about $35 now, it was likely a revolutionary design that has now become ubiquitous. It's crazy to think how even fountain pens and their designs have continued to improve over the decades. 🤔🙂